Definition
A formal assessment of programmatic aspects relevant to supportability, logistics, readiness and sustainment performed by subject matter experts outside of the PM’s offices.
General/Information/Narrative
The Independent Logistics Assessment provides the PM with an objective assessment of the program’s support and sustainment planning. The evaluators must have no current or future interest in the program under review, and must not be influenced by the PM or any other stakeholder. This assessment should be performed every five years.
The assessment should minimally include:
- Purpose, scope, and dates of the assessment
- Brief description of the system or equipment
- List of team members and areas covered
- Description of deficiencies and issues identified during the assessment
- Ratings of all deficiencies and issues and the rationale for the ratings
- Recommended corrective actions and timelines.
The completed assessment is submitted to the Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) for final review and approval. The PM may comment on the identified issues and suggest methods addressing negative findings. The observations made in the assessment strengthen program support, cost-effectively enhancing supportability and sustainability. The assessment provides the PM with a framework and plan for structuring and executing a successful logistics support program that endured through the system life cycle.
Each branch of service provides guidance, policies, and checklists describing how to conduct ILAs. These references provide step-by-step instructions and evaluation criteria. It is recommended that the PM use these references throughout program development.
Policies, Directives, Regulations, Laws
DoD 5000.1
Best Practices, Lessons Learned, Stories, Guides, Handbooks, Templates, Example Tools, Communities of Practice, LEC Tools
Department of the Navy Guide for Conducting Independent Logistics Assessments Handbook (September 2006)
Department of the Air Force Guide for Conducting Independent Logistics Assessments Handbook (January 2006)
DA-PAM 700-28, Integrated Logistics Support Program Assessment Issues and Criteria (April 1994)
Training Resources
LOG 101
CLL 013
CLL 020
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Performance Based Logistics
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